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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Cessna Citation M2 and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are light jets, while the Daher TBM 910 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop. In category terms, the jets generally offer higher cruise speeds and a more “airline-like” cabin experience, whereas the TBM 910 emphasizes efficiency, short-field flexibility, and strong climb performance with turboprop operating economics. For range, the TBM 910 is typically the longest-legged of the three, often cited around the 1,700‑nautical‑mile class depending on power settings and payload. The HondaJet Elite and Citation M2 are broadly similar midsize-to-shorter in comparison, commonly in the roughly 1,200–1,400‑nautical‑mile range, with real-world range varying notably with passengers, winds, and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three are usually marketed around four to six passengers in typical executive layouts. The Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite are commonly configured for five to six passengers plus one or two pilots, while the TBM 910 typically carries four to six passengers depending on seating configuration and baggage needs.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.73
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2TBM 910HondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats76
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381029083432
Standard Cabin Seats644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$ 5,400,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats866
Max Cabin Seats76
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.28.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreGalley
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439023060
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)19652050
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291439
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.342.7
Wingspan (ft)47.342.139.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.845
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.8
Cabin Length (ft)1113.412.1
Overall Height (ft)1414.314.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.810.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4666
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30